2011 4th Qtr

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Wednesday, June 8 (early release)
  • Do Now: Vocab
  • Silent Reading
  • Reading Comprehensio questions & excerpts
  • (Ana: I will need to get a copy of the actual reading that goes with the handout below. I will scan it at home later!)

Reading Comprehension questions and excerpt 2.doc




Tuesday, June 7
  • Do Now: Vocab
  • SAT Practice: Continue working on questions from the excerpt yesterday
  • Silent Reading

Monday, June 6
  • Do Now: Vocab
  • SAT Practice!
  • Comprehension Reading! See handouts

SAT Reading Comprehension Handout 1.doc
SAT Reading Comprehension Excerpt.doc


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Monday, May 23
  • Do Now: Vocab
  • Silent Reading Session
  • Chapter 12: Discuss: Ralph is in DANGER and will be hunted by the tribe. HOW WILL IT END?

Friday, May 20
  • Do Now: Vocab Review
  • Quiz
  • Silent Reading Session
  • Chapter 12: Character Analysis
Chapter 12 Ralph Characterization Reading.doc


Wednesday, May 15

Tuesday, May 14
  • Do Now: Vocab
  • Silent Reading Workshop
  • Chapter 11 predictions
  • Chapter 11 paragraph plug-ins

Chapter 11 Predictions.doc
Chap 11 paragraph plug ins.doc



Monday, May 13
  • Do Now: Vocab
  • Silent Reading
  • LOTF: Read and predict handout (complete independently)
  • Group Read: 166-168
  • Video!


Friday, May 12
  • Do Now: Review flashcards
  • Quiz
  • Silent Reading Session
  • 3 minute video clip: Unleashing the Human Capacity for Evil
  • Responding with evidence!
  • Read and predict handout pages 162-165


Chapter 10 Responding USING Evidence.doc
Chapter 10 Predict ... then Confirm Handout.doc



Thursday, May 11
  • Do Now: Vocab Flashcards
  • Partner Vocab Review
  • Silent Reading Workshop
  • LOTF: Complete reading 155-161 and fill in the handout
Chapter 10 p.155-161 Reading for Evidence.doc




Wednesday, May 10
  • Do Now: Vocab
  • LOTF: Class Discussion - Simon's Death!!!!
  • Chapter 10 Prediction Sheet
  • Chapter 10: Reading for Evidence
  • Chapter 10: Responding USING Evidence

Chapter 10 p.155-161 Reading for Evidence.doc
Chap 10 Prediction Sheet.doc



Tuesday, May 9
  • Do Now: Vocab
  • Silent Reading
  • Group Session: Complete Chapter 9
  • Sneeze Writing Activity

Monday, May 8
  • Do Now: Vocab
  • Silent Reading
  • LOTF: Chapter 9!!!! Complete the handout!

Chapter 9 Time Line with Questions & Predictions Handout.doc





Friday, May 5

My parents are visiting!!! Please complete the SUB PACKET which is on my desk. If you do not finish it in class, this will become homework. This packet is worth 30 Points!

Thursday, May 4
  • Do Now: Vocab Flashcards
  • Review for Quiz
  • Chapter 9: Analyze the Title "A View to a Death"
  • Read and complete the handout for pages 145-150
Chapter 9.ppt
Chapter 9 Time Line with Questions & Predictions Handout.doc


Wednesday, May 3
  • Do Now: Vocab
  • Silent Reading Workshop
  • COMPLETE Chapter 8!
  • Divide into 2 groups: Civilized versus Savages! Project

Chap 8 summary and anlysis chart.doc



Tuesday, May 2
  • Do Now: Vocab
  • Silent Reading Workshop
  • LOTF: Video Clips
  • #1: The Hunt for Food: Clash of 2 Cultures
  • #2: Panic and Fear Rule The Island
  • Chapter 8: Pages 137-141
Chap 8 summary and anlysis chart.doc


Monday, May 1
  • Do Now: Vocab
  • Silent Reading Workshop
  • LOTF: Chapter 8 Continues!!! Civilized vs Savages
  • Chapter 8 Paragraph Plug-Ins
  • Chapter 8: Writing Response
Chap 8 paragraph plug ins.doc
Chapter 8 Writing Prompt.docx


Friday, April 29
  • Do Now: Vocab Review & Quiz
  • Silent Reading Workshop
  • Chapter 8: Discussion (Savages versus Civilized)
  • Complete Chapter 8 Dominoes Handout

Thursday, April 28
  • Do Now: Vocab Flashcards
  • Quick Write: Author's Choice
  • LOTF: Chapter 8 Dominoes Handout
Author's Choice Homework.doc
Chapter 8 Dominoes Handout.doc


Wednesday, April 27 (Early Release)
  • Do Now: Vocab
  • LOTF: We MUST finish Chapter 7!!!

Chapter 7 questions pages 115 and beyond.doc


Tuesday, April 26
  • Do Now: Vocab
  • Silent Reading Workshop
  • Additional 3rd Quarter Conferences 1-on-1 with Mrs. Geiman
  • LOTF: Chapter 7 Quiz

Monday, April 25
  • Do Now: Vocab
  • Silent Reading Workshop
  • 3rd Quarter Reflections & 1-on-1 conferences with Mrs. Geiman
  • LOTF: Continue reading and marking up the text (Chapter 7 packet)